Author name: Mao Ye, P.E.

Though the cobot, short for collaborative robot, was invented over two decades ago, demand for the unique technology has only taken off over the past few years. Today, there are many cobot applications found in a wide range of industries. Though still considered an emerging technology, by 2021 the market growth is expected to produce […]

Machine vision is utilized in industrial automation environments and is an essential, key technology in production lines. Its benefits are many. Machine vision technology Is capable of real time inspection Ensures quality control Increases productivity Lowers production costs Reduces waste Manages inventory Improves safety What is Machine Vision? Machine vision is an integrated, imaging-based automated

Improving OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is essential to any manufacturing process. As a production management indicator, OEE is used in industry to measure the efficiency of manufacturing productivity. It was developed as a popular manufacturing improvement practice stemming from Lean Manufacturing methods. Lean Manufacturing improvement methodology, and OEE’s function in it, strives to minimize consumption of

Overall Equipment Effectiveness, or simply OEE, is a production management indicator used in industry to measure the efficiency of manufacturing productivity. Knowing the answer to such questions as, “How is OEE calculated?” and “What are its benefits?” can offer managers a benchmark for progress and a framework for continuous improvement of a manufacturing process. OEE

Vibratory bowl feeders are a type of industrial machinery or equipment that is generally found in industrial production environments. They are considered the most versatile and widely used parts feeding systems for assembly line production. Resilient and efficient, the self-contained mechanical devices have been in use since the mid-Twentieth Century. What is a Vibratory Bowl

Manufacturing automation is a system of manufacturing that utilizes the application of advanced systems, machine design, and technology to automate tasks and processes in any production environment. Automated production processes do more than assemble John Deere tractors or Ford cars. Automation can be achieved on a basic level in fabrication shops as well as in

Manufacturing automation and automation types have experienced growth and expansion over the past several decades. As a manufacturing process, it was first introduced in the post-World War II era and, by the 1970s, had become a common industrial method of production. Manufacturing automation is a system of manufacturing that utilizes technology to automate tasks, processes

Recently, I was giving a tour of EAM to a family member, whom I must point out is not employed in the manufacturing sector whatsoever. He was completely amazed at what was going on with the size and complexity of some of the automation equipment currently being assembled on the shop floor. He commented that

Should we consider automation as an evil entity? Why all the talk to automate factories today? While it appears on the surface that we may be throwing many workers out on the streets of America as we replace some with automation, the opposite may in fact be taking place before our very eyes. We as

Here we go with the acronyms again. Do you know what RFID is? Radio Frequency Identification can be thought of as bar code information that is scanned or received over the air instead of visibly off printed material. Where a bar code is presented to you by way of a printed mark on a package